Ecosystems Services for Poverty Alleviation (ESPA)
Improving ecosystems management policies to help alleviate poverty in the developing world
The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment showed that the loss of services from ecosystems (for example deforestation, soil degradation, water purification) is a significant barrier to reducing poverty, hunger and disease. Tackling this set of problems requires a combination of environmental science, ecological economics and political economy.
Three organisations, NERC, the Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC) and the Department for International Development (DfID) join forces for a multi-disciplinary research programme that will address how to achieve sustainably managed ecosystems. This work aims to contribute to reducing poverty and improving well being in developing countries. More about the Ecosystems Services for Poverty Alleviation programme
Events and announcements
Announcement of Opportunity: ESPA Directorate
1 Feb 2010
The ESPA Programme Executive Board is seeking an organisation to host the Directorate for the Ecosystem Services for Poverty Alleviation (ESPA) programme. Announcement of Opportunity: ESPA Directorate
The closing date is 9 Mar 2010
£40m research investment to make ecosystem services work for the poor
4 Dec 2009
A pioneering research programme is launched today that will provide the knowledge needed to develop resilient ecosystems and help to reduce poverty in developing countries. £40m research investment to make ecosystem services work for the poor
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